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Dog Tips

That 'Guilty Look' Isn't What You Think — Here's Why

Get into the habit of telling your dog off for doing this, and you may simply be confusing them and damaging your relationship with your furry friend. It's against their natural inclinations and may actually cause them to do more of the things you're trying to get them to stop.

Inspiring Videos

From Chained Outside to Truly Free

After years of neglect and facing euthanasia, this senior dog was rescued and placed in hospice foster — where he finally experienced warmth, love, and freedom.

Special Species

Panda's Preferred Food May Be Their Kiss of Death and Could Lead to Extinction

Every day, these giant adults eat 22 pounds of a food their digestive system was never designed to consume. And GI disease is a primary cause of death — whether they're wild or captive. Can their microbiome adjust in time to save the species?

Dog Tips

A Pet Parent's Guide to a Safe, Happy Spring

Spring is now in full swing, and it is time for well-deserved fun outdoors with your furry friend. But before you do, here are some reminders to make sure they are safe.

Inspiring Videos

A Lost Dog Found Safety with Grandma

Found scared and exhausted in the Oakland Hills, this stray dog slowly learned to trust — forming a special bond with grandma that changed everything.

Dog Tips

Your Dog Is Being Very Intentional When He Does This

If you were a dog and wanted to get your humans to do something for you, how would you communicate? Turns out dogs' gestures aren't as random as you might assume. These are the ones used most often for four particular purposes. How well do you respond to them?

Food Facts

This Green Sprinkle Could Be the Secret to Calmer Skin

If your pet is constantly itching due to yeast infections, adding this pungent herb to their diet may help ease their discomfort. Simply sprinkle it over their meals or add to their homemade treat recipes.

Inspiring Videos

A Matted Pup Finally Felt Relief

Found completely matted and barely able to walk, this little dog felt instant relief after being cleaned up — and soon found her forever home.

Dog Tips

Study Looks at Seniors Who Own This Pet — You Won't Believe What They Found

For two groups of older adults, they used monitors to get an objective measure, rather than self-reporting. The results were stunning, and quite widespread. Are there more benefits to the people or the pets? And what were they? Find out here — it's awesome.

Dog Tips

Your Vet Heard a Heart Murmur — Now What?

When your fur baby's heartbeat sounds more like a 'whoosh' than a 'lub-dub,' a heart murmur may be to blame. Here is what this really means for your dog or cat.

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That 'Guilty Look' Isn't What You Think — Here's Why

From Chained Outside to Truly Free

Panda's Preferred Food May Be Their Kiss of Death and Could Lead to Extinction

A Pet Parent's Guide to a Safe, Happy Spring

A Lost Dog Found Safety with Grandma

Your Dog Is Being Very Intentional When He Does This

This Green Sprinkle Could Be the Secret to Calmer Skin

A Matted Pup Finally Felt Relief

Study Looks at Seniors Who Own This Pet — You Won't Believe What They Found

Your Vet Heard a Heart Murmur — Now What?

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